Minecraft is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination.
In this article, we'll show you how to export your 3D object from Minecraft, so you can hold it in your hand on the Merge Cube or share it with your class using Merge EDU.
Follow these instructions to find out how to export your 3D object from Minecraft:
Step 1 - Launch Minecraft and Sign In
- Launch Minecraft and sign in with your Microsoft credentials.
Step 2 - Open the world you wish to export from
- Once you have signed in, tap “Play”, then tap “View My Worlds.”
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Select the world with your object in it.
Note: If you have not yet built your object, you will need to create a new world. The quickest way to do this is to tap “New World” and select “Templates”. Tap the Template “Blocks of Grass”, then tap “Create New” to open the options. Give your new world a name, then tap “Play” to launch your new world. Now you can build your object.
Step 3 - Select your object with the Structure Block
- When you see the object or structure you wish to export, open your Inventory (‘E’) and type “Structure” to find and select the structure block.
- Place the structure block at one corner of your object, then right-click the structure block to open its options.
- Set the size of the structure block to the length, width and height (X, Y, Z) of your object - adjust the size until the preview window to the right shows the object you would like to export and nothing else.
Step 4 - Export the Object into a compatible file type
- Tap “Export”, then give your object a name
- Save your object as a .GLB (GLTF) file
Step 5 - Upload your Object using Object Uploader
Now you can sign in to your Merge 3D Account on the Dashboard and upload your 3D Object using the Object Uploader. Read this help article to learn how: Uploading 3D Models with Object Uploader
Now that you know how to export 3D objects from Mincraft EDU, and how to upload those objects to Merge 3D, Check out this article to learn how to share your own 3D Objects with others.
Happy creating!